Student Affairs

Resources for Victims of Sexual Misconduct

Sexual assault, rape and any form of sexual harassment are
serious offenses that have no place in our society. The college is
concerned about the personal safety and welfare of its entire
community and strongly urges the reporting of any cases of sexual
assault and rape. The whole community is responsible for
maintaining a learning environment free of acts of sexual violence
and misconduct. We encourage you to report any incident of sexual
misconduct via the means described below.

Information will be treated with appropriate sensitivity and
confidentiality. A number of people are available on campus with
whom individuals can feel comfortable communicating information.
The Dean of Student Affairs, the Director of Counseling, and the
Director of Health Services are especially prepared to address
these matters and will provide support for sexual assault or rape
victims.

The Dean of Student Affairs or his/her designee will review
procedures for college judicial action and/or criminal prosecution
with students who report that they have been victims of sexual
misconduct.

Victims have rights that do not jeopardize the due process
rights of the alleged assailants. These include:

the right of victims to have a person of their choice accompany
them throughout the disciplinary hearing;

the right to remain present during the entire hearing or have
representation;

the right, as established in state codes, not to have
irrelevant past sexual history discussed during the hearing;

the right to make a victim impact statement and to suggest an
appropriate penalty if the accused is found in violation of the
code;

the right to be informed promptly of the outcome of the
hearing.

If you are a victim of Sexual Misconduct:

Your safety and well-being is of utmost importance. You decide
what to do after an incident of Sexual Misconduct. Victims of
Sexual Misconduct are encouraged to take the following actions
immediately:

Find a place where you feel safe.

Contact or have a friend contact one of the campus resources
listed below.

Go to a hospital emergency room. Public Safety will provide
transportation, if necessary

The hospital will collect medical evidence. Although you will
want to, you should not shower bath, douche, or change clothes. You
may want to bring a change of clothes with you in case what you are
wearing is collected as evidence.

If you have access to the area where the assault occurred,
leave it as is until the police can investigate.

On-Campus Resources:

The Counseling Center:* 845-569-3115

Campus Security-Safety: 845-569-3200

The Dean of Students Office: 845-569-3110

Campus Ministry:* 845-569-3517

Heath Services: 845-569-3152

Residence Life: 845-569-3111

*Mental health counselors and the Director of Campus Ministry
are NOT required to report sexual misconduct to the college’s Title
IX coordinator.

Off-Campus Resources:

Mental Health Association of Orange County (Rape Crisis)
800-832-1200

Educational Peer Support Group for Female Survivors of Sexual
Assault and Rape: 845-342-2400 ext. 224

Clinical Support Group for Adult Survivors of Incest and Rape,
845-496-4916

Safe Homes of Orange County: 888-503-4673

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)
800-656-HOPE

For more information regarding the College’s statement and
procedures on sexual assault, please visit the MSMC Student Handbook